I may be missing... - Page 3

RevSmoke · 08-22-2014, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nutcracker

That's why it's just a phobia. You know it's not logical, right? I for one can't climb a ladder because I'm terrified of heights.

Of course it's nice of Micheal to remind you of St Bartholomew, who I understand was flayed alive. Nice Mamba, that's bound to calm the man!

He is going to the Seminary at my alma mater, studying to be a pastor. He's a little rough around the edges yet, needs to work on his bedside (pastoral visitation) manner.

I knew what he meant, that St. Bartholomew trusted God and was brought through his ordeal and now enjoys eternity in heaven, so it is all good no matter what happens - and if God can give him the strength in that trial, then my itty bitty ole neck surgery ain't nuttin'.

At least that is what I think he was trying to say.

Otherwise, he was just

Peace of the Lord be with you.

AdamJoshua · 08-22-2014, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RevSmoke

I used to give blood regularly, gave over 5 gallons. Some time back though, for some reason I'd see a needle coming toward me, or know it was happening, and I would break out in a cold sweat and tightness in my guts.

No rhyme or reason, just is.

Five gallons, crap man I only have a few pints in me!

Wishing you a speedy and complete recovery!

Steve · 08-22-2014, 03:04 PM

Pastures wouldn't

now would they Todd?

RevSmoke · 08-26-2014, 08:34 PM

Sitting in a bed at the hospital post-op. Vicadin and water mean I am fairly comfortable. seem it will heal well. Now, we can only pray that the surgery does what we were hoping it would do. Doctor told me that this was not a "fusion" but a "disk decompression" - it was a reduction of bone material, and that I "could" take the meds that inhibit bone growth.

Hmmm, if the reason I was supposed to lay off cigars post surgery was because they inhibit bone growth, then...

Yeah, I am thinking I might have cigar sooner than I thought I would.

Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers.

Peace of The Lord be with you.

hotreds · 08-26-2014, 08:40 PM

PTL and yes, we pray that it accomplishes what you wish!

Steve · 08-27-2014, 06:39 AM

357 · 08-27-2014, 08:55 AM

Great news Rev. Prayers that you heal completely and are comfortable during the process.

The Poet · 08-27-2014, 10:02 AM

Recover soon, Todd.

Dave128 · 08-27-2014, 10:20 AM

Heal up quick, Todd.

RevSmoke · 08-27-2014, 10:26 AM

Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes.

czerbe · 08-27-2014, 10:40 AM

Glad to hear things are looking good for you Rev!~!

cmitch · 08-27-2014, 10:41 AM

Sorry Todd, I just seen this. I hope your recovery is 100%.

DPD6030 · 08-27-2014, 12:04 PM

Prayers for a swift and full recovery.

RevSmoke · 08-30-2014, 09:32 PM

UPDATE:

Been home since midday on Wednesday. Much of Wed. - Fri. is a bit blurry in my mind. I think I am noting improvement in the arm and hand. The pain is pretty much confined to the neck muscles they had to move around in order to get at the vertebrae and cut arthritis away.

Again, thanks for your thoughts and prayers, they are greatly appreciated.

Peace of The Lord be with you.

icehog3 · 08-30-2014, 10:45 PM

Glad you are getting better, Todd, hope the neck feels better soon as well.

cjhalbrooks · 08-30-2014, 10:53 PM

I hope healing continues to be fruitful.

08-22-2014, 03:04 PM	#43
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: I may be missing... Pastures wouldn't now would they Todd? __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

08-26-2014, 08:34 PM	#44
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: I may be missing... Sitting in a bed at the hospital post-op. Vicadin and water mean I am fairly comfortable. seem it will heal well. Now, we can only pray that the surgery does what we were hoping it would do. Doctor told me that this was not a "fusion" but a "disk decompression" - it was a reduction of bone material, and that I "could" take the meds that inhibit bone growth. Hmmm, if the reason I was supposed to lay off cigars post surgery was because they inhibit bone growth, then... Yeah, I am thinking I might have cigar sooner than I thought I would. Thanks again for all the thoughts and prayers. Peace of The Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-26-2014, 08:40 PM	#45
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: I may be missing... PTL and yes, we pray that it accomplishes what you wish! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

08-27-2014, 06:39 AM	#46
Steve Dad Jokester Supreme Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: 17 R 435648 3354895 Posts: 7,715 Trading: (6)	Re: I may be missing... __________________ ...So don't sit upon the shoreline and say you're satisfied, Choose to chance the rapids and dare to dance that tide

08-27-2014, 08:55 AM	#47
357 Will herf for food Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Home is where I park it Posts: 4,075 Trading: (9)	Re: I may be missing... Great news Rev. Prayers that you heal completely and are comfortable during the process. __________________ “Eating and sleeping are the only activities that should be allowed to interrupt a man's enjoyment of his cigar;” Mark Twain

08-27-2014, 10:02 AM	#48
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: I may be missing... Recover soon, Todd. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

08-27-2014, 10:20 AM	#49
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: I may be missing... Heal up quick, Todd. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

08-27-2014, 10:26 AM	#50
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: I may be missing... Thanks for all the thoughts, prayers, and well-wishes. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-27-2014, 10:40 AM	#51
czerbe Just a Traveling Man Join Date: Apr 2012 First Name: Corey Location: Reading Pa Posts: 1,309 Trading: (2)	Re: I may be missing... Glad to hear things are looking good for you Rev!~! __________________ Live fast, hard, everyday like its your last.

08-27-2014, 10:41 AM	#52
cmitch Heads up get down Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Clayton Location: NW Alabama by the river Posts: 2,720 Trading: (25)	Re: I may be missing... Sorry Todd, I just seen this. I hope your recovery is 100%. __________________ No matter what one's status is in society, cigars are the great equalizer where the affluent and common share a love for the leaf. - Me.

08-27-2014, 12:04 PM	#53
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: I may be missing... Prayers for a swift and full recovery.

08-30-2014, 09:32 PM	#54
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: I may be missing... UPDATE: Been home since midday on Wednesday. Much of Wed. - Fri. is a bit blurry in my mind. I think I am noting improvement in the arm and hand. The pain is pretty much confined to the neck muscles they had to move around in order to get at the vertebrae and cut arthritis away. Again, thanks for your thoughts and prayers, they are greatly appreciated. Peace of The Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

08-30-2014, 10:45 PM	#55
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,441 Trading: (60)	Re: I may be missing... Glad you are getting better, Todd, hope the neck feels better soon as well. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-30-2014, 10:53 PM	#56
cjhalbrooks I am behind you. SHHHHH Join Date: Dec 2011 First Name: Cory Location: Under a Bridge, trying to find the troll who stole my soul. Posts: 1,370 Trading: (20)	Re: I may be missing... I hope healing continues to be fruitful. __________________ GMCGTPWHAF Tennessee Chapter. Down with the bloody BIG HEAD